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"Pachinko," a beautifully wrought historical melodrama, is back for its necessary second season.

This year's version of the video game football franchise is big on refinements but less on innovation

Despite the limited options and the challenges, dozens have made the trek to the two states that have opened their doors to terminally ill n...

The assurance of guaranteed income in retirement and tax-deferred growth can be very attractive for certain people looking to invest their m...

Most parents financially support their young adult children. Communication and deadlines can help.

The Grammy-winning hip-hop star was announced Thursday as MC of the 2024 ceremony, scheduled to air live from Long Island's UBS Arena on Sep...

The 69-year-old travel expert plans to undergo surgery after he films new episodes of his long-running PBS program, "Rick Steves' Europe."

The lawsuit builds on efforts over years by the religious right and politicians who oppose abortion to deliver blows to Planned Parenthood.

Cheryl Hines is said to be unenthused that her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., may end his independent presidential campaign to back Donald...

The impact of vouchers on traditional public schools’ budgets is a statewide trend as more families turn to vouchers.

Illinois has emerged as an oasis for those in the abortion rights movement, particularly given bans and ongoing litigation in much of the So...

The average for a 30-year, fixed loan was 6.46%, down from 6.49% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday.

Washington State, Oregon State and the Mountain West have one week to decide whether to extend their partnership into the 2025 season.

Kinzinger, who had endorsed President Joe Biden in January, said he has differences with Harris, but they pale in comparison to their shared...

Polling shows that while Harris fares better than President Joe Biden against Trump, it's still an incredibly close race that will come down...

The Democratic convention wrapped up with Vice President Kamala Harris’ speech accepting the party’s nomination for president.

Before her speech at the Democratic National Convention, Black and Indian-American women are excited and cautious about Vice-President Kamal...

Police say the shooting started with an argument between three victim and a woman who later provided a "full confession" to police.

Democrats made a determined effort in Chicago to flaunt the red, white and blue. They didn't just talk patriotic politics and policies, but...

If you're thinking of adding a VPN router to your home, there are a few things worth considering.

Alamo Drafthouse, which runs a popular theater in San Francisco, will reportedly open locations in Santa Clara and Mountain View.

The 2,642-square-foot property, built in 1930, was sold on July 23, 2024, for $6,500,000, or $2,460 per square foot.

Statewide, California's cities paid $37 billion on wages and retirement, health and other benefits for their workers last year. Explore thes...

The Park Fire has burned 429,460 acres but only about 200 over the past week, authorities said.

Over the course of Lopez's career as a serial financee, she has been given six pricey engagement rings from Affleck, Alex Rodriguez, Marc An...